LEGISLATIVE · VT · 2009-2017
Shap Smith
Speaker · House · Democrat · Vermont
On the record
Withdrew from 2016 VT Gov primary
Background
Shap Smith (Democrat) was Vermont's Speaker · House 2009–2017 (8 years). Took office after Gaye Symington; succeeded by Mitzi Johnson. Note: Withdrew from 2016 VT Gov primary. Same-year political environment (2009): Governor Jim Douglas; Attorney General Bill Sorrell; Secretary of State Deb Markowitz. Later filed for federal office (FEC ID P00008003: President).
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Others who held this office in Vermont
- Jill Krowinski (2021-present)
- Mitzi Johnson (2017-2021)
- Gaye Symington (2005-2009)
- Walter Freed (2001-2005)
- Michael Obuchowski (1995-2001)